Sidewayz Glory cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.1
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 37311
Points per Word 0.000134
Page Count 197
Points per Page 0.025381
Series DriftX

Description

Kennin wants out of the street racing scene, but when a casino owner offers him big money to join an underground drift team, he finds himself drawn back in. With illegal races shut down, the casino has become the new hotspot for high-stakes racing, and Kennin's skills make him a prime target for recruitment. The promise of quick cash to solve his problems comes with risks he's not sure he can handle. Book #3 in the series.

Quick Summary

Full of street-racing tension and a cash-for-repairs plot that feels ripped from the headlines, Sidewayz Glory drops you into Kennin's world just as he's being pressured to leave the scene behind. The story keeps the adrenaline up with quick chapters that let the characters breathe, and the moral quandary should he take the five-grand job even if it puts his friends in danger? gives the book a real-world punch. It's a hit for teens who love cars and fast-paced action, especially those who enjoy a gritty, honest look at teenage decision-making, and it works as a fast, low-stress read for reluctant readers because the chapters are short and the stakes feel immediate. Parents will want to know there's some risk-taking behavior, a few rough words, and a lot of engine revving, but the overall message leans toward responsibility and thinking before you act. Kennin spends most of the story fixing his ride, dodging the police, and deciding whether to trust the guy who offered the money, which makes the plot feel like a blend of a classic car-culture flick and a coming-of-age drama. If you liked the vibe of The Fast and the Furious movies but wanted something you could zip through in a few sittings, this one hits the same spot.